Certified Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Athletic Trainer at Rivers Health provides on-site injury care and evaluation for student athletes, coordinates with the team physician, and assists in the development and implementation of conditioning programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site injury care and evaluation as well as appropriate acute care treatments, follow-up treatment and rehabilitation as necessary for all injuries sustained by student athletes.
• Coverage for Home Varsity Football games.
• On-site visits to evaluate and treat athletes from all sports when needed.
• Follow-up injury care in physician's office as needed.
• Reconditioning programs.
• Assistance on all matters pertaining to the health and well-being of student athletes.
• Coverage for Emergency Medical Services activation.
• Determine when an athlete may safely return to full participation after an injury (following a physician's authorization when needed).
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all athletic injuries and treatments rendered.
• Supervise the selection, fitting and maintenance of protective equipment.
• Supervise the Athletic Training Room (ATR) and inspect the playing facilities along with the coaching staff.
• Select and maintain athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Aid in the maintenance of records of Athletic Physicals and Medical Permission to Treat forms for all participating athletes.
• Obtain current athlete emergency information from athletic office, or the school student medical records.
• Attend clinics and symposiums as source of continuing education.
• Perform evaluations and special tests for sports injury screenings and ARC baseline evaluations.
• Evaluate and administer gait training.
• Instruct home exercise programs as prescribed by OT, PT and/or Physician.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for ARC Program participants and training programs for Sports Performance Program.
• Perform therapeutic exercise as directed by OT, PT, or physician.
• DME/brace fitting and splint making.
• Answer any questions patients may have.
• Assist in clerical duties including (but not limited to): Scheduling assistance, medical record organization and filing, inventory, etc.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
• Experience working with high school athletes preferred.
• Knowledge of ergonomics and functional assessments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in computer systems and software.